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Because bell peppers are warm weather plants, start the seeds indoors as early as 10 weeks before the last frost to get a head start. Place the seeds in a pot with potting soil, and water them regularly.

Choose a good location

Choose a good permanent location for the seedlings where they can have full sun exposure. The site needs to have loamy, well-drained soil.

Prepare the soil

Mix a thick layer of compost into the top several inches of soil. Wait a week before planting the seedlings in the prepared soil.

Transplant the peppers

Dig a hole, and place a seedling in it along with 1 teaspoon of fertilizer and three matchsticks, which encourages growth.